Tryon County was dissolved in 1779 when it was split into Lincoln and Rutherford Counties. Tryon…read moreCounty was named for a British colonial administrator, and we just can't have that. General Griffith Rutherford was a Revolutionary War Hero. Shepherd's Creek was the first county seat, later replaced by Rutherfordton in 1787. This is the fifth courthouse to serve the county after the 1836 Greek Revival-style building was destroyed by fire in 1907. It features Renaissance Revival architecture with a smooth stone veneer and a two-story portico. The classical detailing truly projects the quiet power of the law. It was completed in 1926. The Rutherford County Courthouse houses the County Superior and District Courts of the 29th Judicial District. There is a small annex building to the north. On a weeknight, there was easy parking. I'm not sure where you're headed when court is in session during the week as this is not a big city. [Review 652 of 2025 - 4139 in North Carolina - 24213 overall]

The only remaining covered bridge in the State of South Carolina, this 38 foot long pine structure…read morespans Beaverdam Creek. The bridge and the area around it is part of a passive park owned by Greenville County. It was built in 1909 by Charles Irwin Willis (1878-1966) and is a four-span Howe truss, featuring diagonal timbers and vertical iron rods. It is named for Alexander Lafayette Campbell (1836-1920) who owned and operated a grist mill here. The foundations of the mill and home site are still here to be explored. Ample parking and several picnic tables in the shade make this into a great stop for lunch. When the water isn't running to quickly, there's nothing wrong with dipping your feet into the creek to cool off. There are several signs about so that you can learn about the area. [Review 14940 overall, 442 of 2021, number 811 in South Carolina.]

super cute and small little park all centered around the bridge! I probably wouldn't go an hour out…read moreof my way to come, but if you are passing through, it's pretty neat. Make sure your kids wear clothes they can get wet! The little river under the bridge is unique with lots of smooth rock. FYI, it only gets mid calf deep, so it's not really a swimming hole.

My names brennen dehaven and the rose and Sgt Rollins helped me get back up on my feet by the…read moreadvice they gave me. I forgot the rose officers name but thanks to them telling me to stay kind n stuff I kept going and I just wanted to say that. Thanks to everyone there doing their jobs and I appreciate everyone no questions asked really. Then uh yeah good work on the construction and the inmates were always so kind to me and then the cooks were amazing too and the nurses. Thanks.

They assisted me with kindness and speed today after a minor incident today. Greatly appreciate…read moreeverything they do and wish them well while caring for our communities

The Center for Advanced Training provides in-service and advanced training for all sworn deputies…read moreof the Sheriff's Office. In addition, the training center was the second law enforcement agency in the state chosen as a distance learning lab for the Criminal Justice Academy. This allows federal, state and local law enforcement to receive training without having to travel; thus allowing more officers to receive training while reducing the costs associated with training. The CAT has classroom space along with state of the art firing and driving ranges.

Downtown Hendersonville is a great downtown to spend some time in. Paid parking lots are available…read morein different area, and there are some free places to park. The first thing you will notice downtown is the bears. They are all over the place and each is so unique. The bears are auctioned off each fall to provide money to charities. It is an easy downtown to walk around with plenty of crosswalks and benches to rest and watch your surroundings. Downtown has numerous restaurants; shops; museums; art galleries to keep you busy. Festivals appear to be held throughout the year as well. An antique show was occurring while I was downtown. I liked the setup that Main Street was closed but the side streets were still open to traffic.

Quaint town. Expensive boutique shops. Very faith based community…read more It has a very Main Street USA feel to it. In my opinion, not a lot of great restaurants, so they need to work on that. However McFarlane's bakery is amazing! Asheville is not far, so you can always enjoy the Biltmore and the other attractions in that area. There are better restaurants in that area, but they are usually more crowded and can be expensive also.

Was in and out very quickly, but was not treated very respectfully…read more Guess I just got the one who is rude. Great place to go tho to get in and out really fast.

I went to the DMV at Brevard, NC this morning (Jan. 28, 2025) to renew my DL. The staff was very…read morenice and helpful. Others, like me, who were in the waiting room were polite and considerate. i left in a little less than an hour. It was a very good experience.

I had the pleasure to return to the Carl Sandburg Home. I even scored a free tour of his house…read more Tours are very limited and only six people can be on a tour. Parking is limited and can be difficult to find. Overflow parking is at the Flat Rock Playhouse (but not on show days) The walk up to Carl Sandburg's House from the parking area is a hill and 3/10s of a mile so make sure to give yourself plenty of time if taking a tour. There are signs that you can call for a golf cart to come and take you up if you are unable to make the trek up to the house. Check in for the tour was at the gift shop and the tour started on the front porch. The guide was very informative and the house was left pretty much in the way it was when the Sandburgs lived there. 11,000 of his book collection remain at the park. Also in the house was his Lifetime Achievement Award from the NAACP. Sandburg is a Man of the People. He spoke for the little guy. He wrote about everyday life and fought for democracy and freedom. Mrs. Sandburg raised goats on the property and operated a dairy farm. Connemara Farms is open to see goats and chickens. The move to NC from Michigan was her idea for the goats. The property when they bought was just $45,000. Give yourself plenty of time to view the park.

Very nice place. You'll see chickens, goats, and even friendly cat here. Friendly and polite staff…read more Definitely worth taking a tour of the house. Very interesting!

Truly a wonderful Library. Wow! It's big, well organized, Quiet areas to study & helpful staff…read more Thank you. I use the library all the time to simply catch up on my Email, make copies of items and to just relax and get caught up with life. The staff is very helpful and considerate. So thank you!

The Friends of the Library books store is an amazing second hand book store for a town that does…read morenot have a book store. If you are a quilter, there are hundreds of quilt books and other crafting books. The staff are very helpful. They are very organized...You can find what you're looking for easily. They have large print section too and jig saw puzzles, childrens' books, cookbooks, videos and DVDS. Don't show up if you have a time crunch, you'll want to poke around.